# Boxy Container Abodes The Karaka Bay House by Stevens Lawson Architects is Full of Character By Annie Ho | Published 2010-10-14 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karaka-bay-house-by-stevens-lawson-architects References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2010/10/12/karaka-bay-house-by-stevens-lawson-architects/) & [stevenslawson.co.nz](http://www.stevenslawson.co.nz/) The Karaka Bay House by Stevens Lawson Architects has an exterior that mimics the look of a shipping container. Located in Auckland, New Zealand, the home practically hangs on the edge of a cliff, and looks as if it was made by stacking giant boxes together. The interior of the home is a bit cozier looking than its exterior leads one to believe. The Karaka Bay House by Stevens Lawson Architects is a spacious structure that contains big living spaces, a grand staircase that connects all three levels of the house, guest rooms on the lower levels and main bedrooms on the upper levels. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Container Architecture:** The trend of using shipping containers as a structural base for building is increasing rapidly, with more and more architects taking up this challenge to create homes and other building constructions from these sturdy blocks. - **Green Living:** The use of shipping containers for building residences can result in greener and more cost-effective housing solutions for eco-conscious individuals and communities. - **Modular Building:** The trend of modular building and prefabrication has been growing for years, and the use of shipping containers for building is a perfect fit for prefab modules. The containers can be easily transported and assembled at the building site. ### Who This Affects Most - **Real Estate and Construction:** The real estate and construction industry has an opportunity to introduce innovative green solutions by utilizing this trend and developing more sustainable and cost-effective housing options. - **Architecture and Design:** The architecture and design industry can tap into this trend and come up with creative solutions to building homes and structures that are affordable, sustainable and modern. - **Shipping and Logistics:** The shipping and logistics industry can support this trend by providing faster and more efficient transport of the containers to building sites across the globe. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Warm Timber Coastal Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lookout.md) - [Picturesque Modern Holiday Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ligar-bay-bach.md) - [Distinctive Airlifted Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karka-tower.md) - [Coastal Metal Minimal Dwellings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rk-residence.md) - [Ruin-Adaptive Shipping Container Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barneys-ruins.md) - [Versatile Compact Modern Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/augustine-tiny-home.md) - [Concrete Boxes-Overlapping Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-tsurumiku.md) - [Shipping Container-Built Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kennedy-model.md) - [Simple Material Family Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/openfield-house.md)